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Ross Taylor becomes second New Zealand batsman to score 7000 Test runs

By Saurabh Sharma December 03, 2019 • 12:37 PM View: 1544

Hamilton, Dec 3: Experienced batsman Ross Taylor on Tuesday became only the second New Zealand batsman to score 7,000 runs in Test cricket. He achieved the feat on the final day of the second Test against England at the Seddon Park which ended in a draw.

The 35-year-old reached the milestone in 169 innings, and with this feat, he has surpassed former New Zealand skipper Stephen Fleming who had achieved the feat in 189 innings. Fleming scored 7,172 runs in 111 Test he played for the Black Caps.

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